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Welcome to MHealthy Living!
Supporting U-M faculty and staff's health and well-being
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Dr. Robert Ernst
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From the Chief Health Officer's Desk
I hope you all are finding ways to care for your well-being. Some simple actions can go a long way to help you feel and be your best.
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Take 5 to Focus
Take 5 to Focus returns to promote daily mindfulness practices. Participate in the Take 5 to Focus Program to reduce stress, become more mindful and practice self-care. Sign up now on the MHealthy Portal.
Starting on Nov. 13, regularly tune into five-minute mindfulness videos for four weeks. Available to active benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their U-M health plan enrolled spouse/OQA. Register by Nov. 20.
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Be a Quitter – the Great American Smokeout is Nov. 16
Quitting tobacco is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Tobacco harms nearly every organ of the body and is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S.
The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 16, a day when thousands start their journey. Resources are available if you are thinking about quitting or are ready to quit. You can also test your tobacco I.Q. and enter to win a $25 gift card!
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— CREATING A HEALTHIER U —
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Test Your Sleep I.Q.
Daylight Saving Time ended on Nov. 5 and we gained one hour. Sounds good right? Not always. Even this small shift can affect your sleep cycle, disrupting your rest for several days.
Resources are available to help you adjust to the time change and practice better sleep habits. You can also take the updated sleep awareness I.Q. challenge. You'll learn how changes in your sleep can affect you and have an opportunity to win a $25 gift card!
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Cut Back or Abstain from Alcohol this Season
The holiday season is right around the corner. For some, it's a time for celebrating with loved ones. For others, it's a cause for stress or anxiety. In both cases, alcohol could play a role.
If you want to cut back or abstain from alcohol, sign up to get weekly emails full of tips and resources from the MHealthy Alcohol Management Program. You'll get an email every Monday, Nov. 13 – Jan. 1. Register by Dec. 15.
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Be Kind, Be Well
Kindness, gratitude, and compassion can make a positive difference in the workplace. Kindness builds trust and strengthens your team. It also helps promote creativity, innovation, engagement, and collaboration. Research shows that self-compassion and being kind to yourself can improve your mood and your capacity for managing daily challenges. So give it a try – download digital backgrounds, take the Be Kind Be Well pledge and more!
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Connecting the Dots Recordings Now Available
Recordings of five presentations from this year's Connecting the Dots conference are now available. Get tips and strategies for living your best life!
- Staying Grounded in a Hectic World
- Courageous Conversations
- Parenting on the Frontlines
- Caring for Your Aging Relatives
- A New Way to Be Mobile and Keep Our Flexibility
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New! Thinking About Quitting Tobacco Virtual Workshop, Nov. 9
If you're thinking about quitting but aren't sure how to start, attend this new virtual workshop from the Tobacco Consultation Service. Learn about tools and resources available when you're ready to take the first step. In support of the Great American Smokeout, sign up for the Nov. 9 (12 – 1 p.m.) workshop.
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Volunteer for a Research Study
In support of U-M's research and academic mission, MHealthy posts select health and wellness related research studies in need of participants. By volunteering, you could play a role in important health and wellness research happening within our community. View volunteer opportunities.
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To help you be your best at work and at home, MHealthy supports U-M's philosophy that many factors impact your personal well-being.
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